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The Penton Motor Group are pleased to sponsor the Fordingbridge Music & Arts Festival for a further year in St Marys and would like to congratulate the organisers for their charity and hard work in producing this excellent event. Robert Wilson

Welcome to Fordingbridge Music & Arts Festival 2018

After the huge success of the 2017 Festival, we are delighted that performers both old and new have volunteered so willingly to be part of the Festival again this year. Our principal aim is to have a really enjoyable weekend, listening to the music and enjoying the artistic talents of as many local groups and contributors from further afield as possible. From Saturday 16th to Monday 18th June, there will be ‘pop-up’ groups performing regularly throughout the day, a very wide range of music – these concerts are all free, but we encourage contributions to cover the costs of the Festival and to support the care of St Mary’s mediaeval Church. In between the concerts, there will be lots to see in the Church, refreshments in the Church Hall, and trips up the tower – not to mention the Teddy Bear Zip Wire from the top of the tower – don’t forget to bring your teddy along! New this year is the Saturday evening concert, to which we are looking forward to welcoming ‘The Flaming Ukes’ and ‘Where’s Alice?’, and the Sunday evening ‘Songs of Praise’, supported by the ‘Sound Worship’ orchestra. And on Monday, we have a ‘Big Sing for Schools’, ending with a short concert for all, and the programme for the rest of the day is open to all, but there are some concerts which will be particularly suitable for those living in our Care Homes and for members of Lunch Clubs, etc., who meet locally. Full details of all the events, and of how to buy tickets for Saturday evening, are on the following pages. We are extremely grateful to three groups of people: our wonderful sponsors, who have underwritten the costs of this brochure, and made the event possible; all the artists and musicians who have so generously offered their talents; and all of the team who are helping to organise, cater and steward for the 25 or so events of the Festival. The Psalmist says: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his name; tell out his salvation from day to day (Ps. 96). I hope we all have a wonderfully joyful and enjoyable week. Canon Gary Philbrick Rector

We’re delighted to support Fordingbridge Music & Arts Festival 2018.

We’re delighted to support the St Mary’s Music & Arts Festival again in 2018.

As a family run business since 1842, we’ve been proud to support many local businesses, clubs and schools over the years.

We’ve enjoyed helping the wider community by supplying the new kitchen at the Avonway Community Centre - which now it’s finished is looking great.

We continue to be the main sponsor of Hyde Band as well as the shirt sponsors for the Fordingbridge Rugby Club and the Fordingbridge Turks Football Club.

We’re also very pleased to support the children of our local schools with a music workshop this year. They’ll receive fantastic tuition from Susie Lamb, Director of Music at the Salisbury Cathedral School.

Since our new and improved Fordingbridge branch launched in 2017, the response from the community has been fantastic. We want to say thank you to everyone that has supported us and continues to do so.

John Tague Branch Manager, Elliotts

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS This is a summary of the events to help you plan your visits. You will find details of each Performance on Pages 8 - 16

Saturday 16th June 10.00am - 5.00pm Church exhibitions & events open to visitors Refreshments served in Church Hall 10.00am One Voice 10.45am Laudamus 11.30am Mike Ireland - Electric Guitar 12.15pm Fordingbridge Choral Society 2.00pm Fordingbridge Handbell Ringers 2.45pm Sounds Like Fun 3.30pm Gary Philbrick - ‘Songs of My Youth’ 4.30pm The Millstream Orchestra 7.30pm Flaming Ukes and Where’s Alice (Concert & Picnic) Ticketed event. Sunday 17th June 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Big Sing Festival Service 11.00am - 5.00pm Church exhibitions & events open to visitors Refreshments served in Church Hall 11.30am Twelve Good Men 12.15 pm Hale’s Angels 1.45pm Freefolk 2.30pm Sandleheath United Voices 3.15pm Ottocorde 3.45pm St Mary’s Church Choir 5.00pm Songs of Praise with Sound Worship

5 Monday 18th June 10.00am - 5.00pm Church exhibitions & events open 10.00am - 4.00pm Refreshments served in Church Hall 9.15am Big Sing for Schools - Workshop 10.45am Big Sing for Schools - Concert 11.30am Fordingbridge Handbell Ringers 12.15pm Tim Ruffer - A Varied Programme 2.00pm Fordingbridge Players – Playlet 2.45pm Old Time Music Hall Singing 3.30pm Joy Alderson - Tenor Horn, Gary Philbrick, Piano

TOWER TOURS (Church) Saturday 16th June: at 10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 2.45, 4.15 Sunday 17th June : at 2.30, 4.00 TEDDY BEAR ZIP WIRE (Churchyard) Saturday 16th June: 10-10.30, 11-11.30, 12-12.30, 2-2.30, 3.30-4.00 Sunday 17th June: 2-2.30, 3.00-3.30 Bring your teddy along to come down a zip wire from the top of the tower.

FESTIVAL REFRESHMENTS Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall throughout Saturday 16th June 10.00am to 5.00pm, Sunday 17th June 11.00am to 5.00pm and Monday 18th June from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Our lunchtime menu will include quiches, cooked meats, cheeses and sandwiches served with a variety of salad items. Delicious home-made cakes will be served all day. As well as tea and coffee, a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks will also be available.

6 CHURCH EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS (Sat / Sun / Mon - see timetable for opening times each day):  Fordingbridge Camera Club  Fordingbridge Embroidery Club  Fordingbridge Museum  Fordingbridge Infant School  Fordingbridge Junior School  Creative Arts Department Burgate School & Sixth Form  Lace making: Patricia Detheridge & Jean Brown  Tribute to Votes for Women by Janet Newman  Floral Displays by St Mary’s Flower Rota  Guitars old & new  Joy Alderson & Edna Ross: Paintings  Fordingbridge Yarn Community  Tower Tours

A BIG Thank You to our three sponsors – Elliott Brothers Ltd, I N Newman Ltd, and Penton Motor Group for their generous contributions towards the Festival. Thank you also to the Fordingbridge Bookshop and Jessica for helping us with the ticket sales.

On the following pages, you will find details of the various pop-up events and concerts that are taking place from Saturday 16h June to Monday 18th June. All concerts are free, with a retiring collection, apart from Saturday evening (see p. 11), and the Wessex Sinfonietta Concert on the 24th (see p. 18).

7 Saturday, 16th June 10.00am One Voice Admission free. Retiring collection.

One Voice is a choir for people who love to sing. We sing popular music from all eras. Including songs by Bob Marley, Coldplay, Lerner and Lowe, UB40 and many others. When we’re not singing we’re laughing. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but on our day give moving performances. We meet on Monday evenings at the United Reformed Church Hall. For further details contact Will Shering at [email protected]

Saturday, 16th June 10.45am Laudamus Admission free. Retiring collection.

Laudamus was formed in September 1990 to prepare and sing liturgical music for Cathedrals, Priories or Abbeys during the times when their own choirs were on holiday. It intended also to be a resource for its own parish church, here at St Mary’s Fordingbridge, and other churches. Since its formation it has sung services in almost half of the 43 Cathedrals of England and in St. David’s in Wales. At full strength the choir numbers 30 with generally around 20 members who are available for a Cathedral visit and other events. Originally directed by the much missed late Andrew Johnson, the choir now sings under the inspiring direction of Kit Hobkirk. In May 2017, the choir hosted and took part in a very successful “Come and Sing” in St Mary’s Church, and another Come and Sing Rutter Requiem took place only a few weeks ago at the end of April. None of the choir members makes a living from singing, and the primary purpose of the choir is to enjoy the music and so convey that special fellowship which is at the heart of the message of the motet which has become the choir’s signature: “Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est”- “Where there is love and friendship, God is there” More details can be found at https://choirlaudamus.org/

8 Saturday, 16th June 11.30am. Mike Ireland - Electric Guitar Admission free. Retiring collection.

Mike says, “Making music started for me at the age of ten when learning to play the recorder and reading music at school. At the age of eleven, I joined Downton Brass Band, playing the cornet with them for many years, until discovering the sound of the electric guitar. I just love the sound of the electric guitar and enjoying listening to the bands and individual guitarists. Having played in two very good bands I have formed my own solo act making music of my own choice”. More details from Mike on 01425 654857

Saturday, 16th June 12.15pm Fordingbridge Choral Society Admission free. Retiring collection

The Fordingbridge Choral Society was started in October 1977, and they celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a reunion of old members and former Conductors in October 2017. At the present time our membership stands at 40, but we always welcome new members who can get in touch via the website. The Society have a Summer concert of lighter music on Saturday, 30th June 2018 at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge and the Christmas Concert on 15th December, again at St Mary’s. More details can be found at https://www.fordingbridgechoral.co.uk/

9 Saturday, 16th June 2.00pm Fordingbridge Handbell Ringers Admission free. Retiring collection.

Fordingbridge Handbell Ringers have been together as a team since 1998. We use the set of bells which belong to St Mary’s Fordingbridge and regularly put together a suitable programme to entertain at various clubs and organisations. The older folk in care homes particularly appreciate our more unusual type of entertainment. We meet for a practice most Monday mornings and frequently attend rallies and workshops around the country to improve our ringing skills. We always welcome new ringers, age no barrier but the ability to read music is essential- and plenty of enthusiasm! If you would like to know more or you are interested in joining us, then ring Isabel on 01425 652769 or Viv on 01725 512267

Saturday, 16th June 2.45pm Sounds Like Fun Admission free. Retiring collection

Sounds Like Fun is a community singing group of 40 women. Sheila Dursley is their brilliant musical director, and ensures the group not only improve their singing techniques, but have great fun and many laughs whilst they learn their wide variety of songs. Sounds like Fun host two sell-out concerts each year, and all their proceeds go to two nominated charities at each performance. There is often a waiting list to join the group, however anyone interested can contact Roz Bradbury on 07962 272931 for further information.

Saturday, 16th June 3.30pm Gary Philbrick - ‘Songs of My Youth Admission free. Retiring collection

Gary Philbrick read music at Southampton University and has performed and composed for most of his life, in more and less formal styles. He was a Church Organist and Choirmaster before ordination, and has directed the Keble Choir since 1985. He will talk about and perform some of the songs that have been special to him over the years, and especially in his formative age!

10 Saturday, 16th June 4.30pm The Millstream Orchestra Admission free. Retiring collection

The Millstream Orchestra were formed in 1997 by Harry Clark, who had the vision of playing the 1812 overture at the Millennium. The concert happened and in the years following the Millennium the group grew to be a local social orchestra where all are welcome. They have been invited to play at a number of local events including weddings, birthdays and local fetes. Last year they held their 20th Anniversary concert in Damerham. Rehearsals take place at Whitsbury Village Hall every other Thursday; players of all abilities and ages are welcome. The group is conducted by Peadar Townsend, a local professional musician and composer. More details from Harry Clark Tel: 01425 653217 or Heather Dobby Tel: 07735535097 Email: [email protected]

Saturday, 16th June 7.30pm Doors open at 7.00pm for your welcome drink The Flaming Ukes / Where’s Alice Tickets £10* to include a glass of wine or soft drink. Bring a picnic to eat outside or in the Church Hall. Bar available in the interval.

The Flaming Ukes

The Flaming Ukes are a small band of eager, enthusiastic and talented ukulele players who practise weekly at a local venue, playing music from various different eras. Audiences are encouraged to sing along with favourite songs and tunes, old and new. The band mainly plays at local fetes, country shows, charity events, parties and care homes. To find out more contact Derek Ayling at [email protected] or telephone 01425 650770

Where’s Alice

“Where’s Alice” is a function covers band that loves playing anything that helps people edge closer to the dance floor. You’ll find a goodie mix of songs in our repertoire from Indie Rock to Pop, Soul & Funk. The band will include:- Paul (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar), Rich (Lead Guitar), Chris (Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals), Joel (Drums). More details can be found at http://www.wheres-alice.band or Tel: 07814505107

*Tickets for this event are available from the Fordingbridge Bookshop, Jessica or on-line at www.avp-benefice.org.uk

11 Sunday, 17th June 9.30am Big Sing Festival Service Admission free. Retiring collection. NB. Rehearsal for singers Friday 15 June, 6.30pm – 8.00pm and Sunday 17 June, 9.00am both at St Mary’s Church

The Big Sing Festival Service is open to all, of all ages, and will be a celebration of Music & Arts at the heart of the Festival. Anyone is welcome to join the choir - we want to gather as many of the musicians who have taken part during the weekend as possible, and anyone else who would like to join in - just learn the music (we can provide copies) and come along to the rehearsals. As well as some great hymns and songs for everyone, the choir will be singing Parry’s great anthem, ‘I was Glad’, in its centenary year, and Rizza’s ‘A Celtic Doxology’, both of which are available on YouTube to help you learn them if you haven't sung them before. To let us know you are coming, for more details, please e-mail [email protected], or phone 01425 839622.

Sunday, 17th June 11.30am Twelve Good Men Admission free. Retiring collection.

In July 2016 eleven men from St Mary’s Church came together to sing as part of the Patronal Summer Concert. All the chaps enjoyed singing together as a group, and they entertained the audience splendidly with “The Summer time is coming” and “Dorset is beautiful”. Later in the year, at the Harvest Lunch, they performed again and brought Christine, one of our Church Choir sopranos, into the ranks and so became “Twelve Good Men”. Our pianist/conductor is a Northern lad called Barry Groves, also in the Church Choir, and just before Christmas we made our next appearance at “Just Carols”. Since then the group has sung at more events including supper evenings and for the Mothers’ Union Christmas party. This weekend, we will perform songs from throughout the year with solos from Christine and Roger King (baritone).

Sunday, 17th June 12.15pm Hale’s Angels Admission free. Retiring collection.

The choir for St Mary’s Hale and St Boniface, Woodgreen is known as Hale’s Angels, a name given to them by Simon Horne when they started in 2001. Initially accompanied by church organist, Alice Wright, on her retirement Barry Groves joined the ladies and his love of music and sense of humour has made him a valuable member of the team. Hale’s Angels is an alto/soprano choir made up of both music-readers and non music-readers. They cover a wide range of music, from Elgar to Elton John, singing both accompanied and a capella at church services,

12 weddings, christenings and funerals as well as community and fundraising events throughout the year. As with most choirs they are particularly busy around Christmas when, as well as the usual church services, they sing in care homes, pubs, shops, halls, Christmas fairs and anywhere else they are asked to go. The choir members are also part of the church cleaning and flower teams, members of the PCC. Busy people!

Sunday, 17th June 1.45pm Freefolk Admission free. Retiring collection

Three friends Mel (Violin), Matt (12 string Guitar) and William (Octave Mandolin). We play folk music from Britain, France and Scandinavia. We play it because we love it, and people who hear it seem to love it too. For further details contact Will Shering at [email protected]

Sunday, 17th June 2.30pm Sandleheath United Voices Admission free. Retiring collection.

Going back many years there has been a choir at Sandleheath and in 2011, a number who enjoy singing suggested that a new choir might be formed, calling themselves United Voices. As some, but by no means all, of the interested parties were mothers of young children, a crèche was started in the church hall, allowing them an hour of relaxation and a chance for a good sing. We number between 12 and 16 singers encompassing all ages, and although we call ourselves a mixed choir, Dennis Bailey, our only man, would greatly appreciate more support on the bass or tenor line! You don’t have to read music or pass an audition to join us – it’s supposed to be fun, although we do aim to put on a concert for charity once a year in an attempt to up our standard and keep us moving forward. We are a Community Choir based in Sandleheath Uniting Church and enjoy a wide range of music from opera to folk and musicals to pop, so why not join us at 4.15 p.m. on Monday afternoons during term time and find out if United Voices is for you. You can be sure of a welcome! Contact [email protected] or Sylvia Charlesworth on 01425 650704 or [email protected]

13 Sunday, 17th June 3.15pm Ottocorde Admission free. Retiring collection.

Ottocorde is Italian for 8 strings. All of our mandolins have 8 strings, hence the name. It started as an evening class 5 years ago, but has now become a very musical group of 9 players who play a wide range of music. It all sounds different on mandolins! We have regular mandolins, Tenor Mandola, Octave mandolins and a Mandocello and play in 4 or more parts. For further details contact Will Shering at [email protected]

Sunday, 17th June 3.45pm St Mary’s Choir, Fordingbridge Admission free. Retiring collection.

There has been a choir at St Mary’s for many years and young choristers are always welcome. Rehearsals for the choir are every Friday from 6.20 until 7.25. During these rehearsals they learn and improve an interesting variety of music to be sung during the church services. Each Sunday during term time the choir meets at 9.00 in the morning to practise briefly before the service which begins at 9.30 and lasts an hour. Young Choristers get paid for singing with the chance of earning further pocket money occasionally at a wedding. The choristers wear purple and white robes which they are given when they join. There are also opportunities to learn more about music and singing, and to earn medals to wear with the robes. Give St Mary’s choir a try, and find out whether you will enjoy it as much as we do. Contact Tim Ruffer (co-organist) [email protected], or Clive Jones (co-organist) 01725 551217 or the Church Office 01425 653163

Sunday, 17th June 5.00pm Songs of Praise with the ‘Sound Worship’ Orchestra Admission free. Retiring collection

Favourite hymns for all to sing, accompanied by Sound Worship. All welcome – just turn up. Sound Worship is a Christian orchestra based in Hampshire and our players are from churches of various denominations from all over the county. As an orchestra, our aim is to serve God by supporting churches in worship and outreach activities. More details can be found at: www.soundworship.org.uk. New players and singers are always welcome and if anyone would like to join please get in touch via the website.

14 Monday, 18th June 9.15am Workshop (For pre-booked Schools) 10.45am Concert (Open to All) Big Sing for Schools with Susie Lamb, Director of Music, Salisbury Cathedral

We are delighted to welcome pupils from Breamore, Burgate, Fordingbridge Junior, and Hale Schools to enjoy and learn with Susie Lamb, who has been Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral School since January 2018. Prior to that she has worked at the school for 9 years as a Visiting Music Teacher, also running its five school choirs. As part of the government funded SingUp initiative, Susie took singing into many local schools in a wonderful Outreach project. Sadly, the funding for the project was stopped in 2011, but the good news is that Salisbury Cathedral School plans to start its own Singing Outreach project in September 2018, and any local primary schools interested in taking part should contact the school (for details please contact [email protected]). Susie also runs Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir, a Saturday choir for children in Years 2-9 which is free to join. Susie would welcome any enthusiastic new members (for info please email [email protected])! Clive Marriott, the Headmaster of the Cathedral School is extremely supportive of taking singing into the community and has happily allowed Susie the time off school to lead the Schools’ Big Sing in Fordingbridge.

This event is generously sponsored by

Monday, 18th June 11.30am Fordingbridge Handbell Ringers Admission free. Retiring collection

See details about the group on Saturday, 16th June.

Monday, 18th June 12.15pm Tim Ruffer Admission free. Retiring collection.

The Co-Director of Music at St Mary’s, Fordingbridge will perform a varied selection of organ music by French/Canadian composer Denis Bédard.

15 Monday, 18th June 2.00pm Fordingbridge Players - A Short Play from the ‘Deckchair’ Series Admission free. Retiring collection.

The Fordingbridge Players is an amateur dramatics society based in Fordingbridge. Despite only being a small group we aim to put on two quality productions each year, either at the Drama Studio at Burgate School or The Victoria Rooms. Being small can be a challenge as resources are often stretched but the big plus point is that it is a very friendly group where everyone knows everyone, we socialise and generally have lots of fun. We are always open to new members and not just actors! There are lots of things to do from the technical side, learning lighting and sound, to set design and build (just DIY really!), costumes, back stage crew and front of house manning the bar etc. So if you like to be part of a friendly group then why not get in touch and come and meet us, we would love to meet you. Nicki Salmond, Chairman www.fordingbridgeplayers.org.uk

Monday, 18th June 2.45pm Old Time Music Hall Singalong Admission free. Retiring collection

Come and enjoy many of your favourites, and if you feel like it sing along as well.

Monday, 18th June 3.30pm Joy Alderson – Tenor Horn, Gary Philbrick - Piano Admission free. Retiring collection.

Joy plays a selection of music on her tenor horn. Three years ago whilst working towards her grade 4 music exam on the piano, Joy was missing the company of other players. She decided to join a brass band and learn to play the tenor horn. Gary Philbrick will accompany Joy on the piano.

WITH THANKS

A very sincere thank you to the Fordingbridge Camera Club, Fordingbridge Embroidery Club, Fordingbridge Museum, Patricia Detheridge & Jean Brown (Lace), Janet Newman (Tribute to Votes for Women), Joy Alderson & Edna Ross (Paintings) Fordingbridge Infant School for the bunting, Fordingbridge Junior School for the pillars, the Creative Arts department of Burgate School & Sixth Form for the North Chapel and niche display, and members of the St Mary’s Flower Rota for the floral displays and the generous donors towards the flowers.

Creative Arts of The Burgate School & Sixth Form: Students have been invited to design sculptures to occupy one of the two niches on the south and west walls of St Mary’s Church - Fordingbridge’s very own ‘4th plinth’! Different sculptures can be viewed in the weeks leading up to the Festival. Over the Festival itself, these and other works will be on display in the North Chapel. A highlight of the year at the School is the Creative Arts Evening on Tuesday, July 3rd, 6.00-8.00—all welcome.

Fordingbridge Camera Cub: The Camera Club celebrates 60 years of the Club this year and meets at Avonway Community Centre on a Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. from the beginning of September to the middle of June with a mixture of talks, practical and competition evenings. Beginners who have just before their first camera through to people who have a lot of experience are most welcome - www.fordingbridgecameraclub.org.uk; Chair – Sue Veal – email – [email protected]

Fordingbridge Embroidery Club: The Club started about 40 years ago, with a small group meeting in members’ houses. As the group grew, they met at Avonway and now meet in St. Mary’s Church Hall. We meet once a month and cover a wide variety of embroidery styles, including Assisi, Bargello, Blackwork, Crewel work, Cross stitch, Hardanger, Jacobean, Mountmellick, and occasionally Patchwork. Two of our founder members were Jean Willis, a former Mayor of Fordingbridge and Hester Clough, an extremely talented embroiderer, who died in 1993 and in whose memory a silver dish was bought, to be presented to the winner of our annual competition. Contact Valerie Allpress – 01425 656052 or email – [email protected]

Fordingbridge Museum: Local history brought to life. The collection was started by John & Richard Shering and was used to form the small museum on two floors of an old granary in King’s Yard and is run entirely by volunteers. Experience a Second World War bomb shelter. Find out about local businesses and trades. Learn about controversial local artist Augustus John. Browse the albums of local photographs. Entry is free but voluntary donations welcome. The museum is open from Easter to the end of October. Mon-Sat 11.00-4.00 p.m. Closed on Sundays, except on bank holidays. www.fordingbridgemuseum.co.uk

Fordingbridge Yarn Community: A group of local people from across the churches and wider afield who have decorated Fordingbridge with Remembrance Poppies and the Easter Story - who knows what they will come up with next!

Joy Alderson and Edna Ross - Paintings: Some paintings by our local artists will be on display.

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